Place to visit
Atuel Canyon, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Atuel Canyon is a narrow canyon in Argentina (Cañon del Atuel). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Narrow canyon in Argentina · Nature
- Local name
- Cañon del Atuel
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 235 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -34.93675, -68.6001
What it is and where
Atuel Canyon is a narrow canyon in Argentina (Cañon del Atuel). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -34.93675, -68.6001; the nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 235 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Atuel Canyon is October to April.
- JanBest time14:06
- FebBest time13:16
- MarBest time12:16
- AprBest time11:07
- MayPossible10:10
- JunPossible9:40
- JulPossible9:52
- AugPossible10:41
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:54
- NovBest time13:52
- DecBest time14:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- EUCA Bosque aereoWith kids24 km
- Parque de la aventuraWith kids25 km
- Museo Municipal de Historia Natural de San RafaelMuseum in Argentina38 km
- Cabañas Saint BernardMountains · Hiking44 km
- Bodega BournettWinery51 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Nature
- Aconcagua: highest mountain in both the Southern and the Western Hemispheres (6967 m)
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Ojos del Salado: highest volcano in the world
- Llullaillaco: stratovolcano in Chile and Argentina
- Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz: capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina
- Cueva de las Manos: cave with cave paintings in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Every Argentina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Atuel Canyon?
It is a narrow canyon in Argentina (Cañon del Atuel in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Atuel Canyon?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Atuel Canyon?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 235 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have EUCA Bosque aereo, Parque de la aventura, Museo Municipal de Historia Natural de San Rafael. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
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